Now I have a Tajong!!

Sajen · 21st April 2010, 03:39 PM

Dear members,

now I have a good Tajong (I think and hope like this) and this by a price for a weekend shopping in the supermarket!

Until now I have only the pictures from the seller (not good at all) but I will post pictures when I have the keris in my hands.

Would be nice to read what you think about.

Best, Detlef

David · 21st April 2010, 03:43 PM

Congrats. A type of keris i would certainly like to add to my collection eventually.
Hard to make any comment based on these photos. I hope your gamble pays off.

BluErf · 21st April 2010, 04:16 PM

Congratulations, Sajen.

This is indeed a good old tajong. With a bit of tender loving care, I'm sure it will look glorious.

I especially love the sheath - I suspect there is good grain under all that gunk. The shape is just so lovely.

Sajen · 21st April 2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BluErf

Congratulations, Sajen.

This is indeed a good old tajong. With a bit of tender loving care, I'm sure it will look glorious.

I especially love the sheath - I suspect there is good grain under all that gunk. The shape is just so lovely.

Thank you Kai Wee, it's good to read this!

Yes, I also love the sheat and it seems that nothing is broken. It will look nice after some restore work. All what I still need is a proper pendokok. What's funny is that the seller told me that he have bought it 1969 on Bali in an antique shop.

Regards,

Detlef

Battara · 21st April 2010, 05:59 PM

Was the nose covered in metal?

Sajen · 21st April 2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Was the nose covered in metal?

Hello Jose,

I don't know until now, the keris was listed in german e-bay and the seller finished the auction after my offer. The seller thought that it is a balinese keris, so I don't ask further questions. It has been a cheap bargain and it will be an extra when the nose is covered in metal.

Sajen · 21st April 2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by David

Congrats. A type of keris i would certainly like to add to my collection eventually.
Hard to make any comment based on these photos. I hope your gamble pays off.

Thank you David, yes it is definitely a gamble by this pictures but what I can see it's all old and in correct shape. Hope that I win this time the gamble!

21st April 2010, 03:39 PM	#1
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,779	Now I have a Tajong!! Dear members, now I have a good Tajong (I think and hope like this) and this by a price for a weekend shopping in the supermarket! Until now I have only the pictures from the seller (not good at all) but I will post pictures when I have the keris in my hands. Would be nice to read what you think about. Best, Detlef Attached Images

21st April 2010, 03:43 PM	#2
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,122	Congrats. A type of keris i would certainly like to add to my collection eventually. Hard to make any comment based on these photos. I hope your gamble pays off.

21st April 2010, 04:16 PM	#3
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	Congratulations, Sajen. This is indeed a good old tajong. With a bit of tender loving care, I'm sure it will look glorious. I especially love the sheath - I suspect there is good grain under all that gunk. The shape is just so lovely.

21st April 2010, 05:59 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,219	Was the nose covered in metal?